OCHA, Japan, and Denmark allocated over $62 million in aid for Afghanistan. Last week, four people were killed, and ten others were injured in various incidents across Afghanistan.
Japan must fix ‘misunderstanding’ it is manipulating yen, says ex-BOJ chief Kuroda
Japan must fix “any misunderstanding” held by U.S. President Donald Trump that its central bank was intentionally weakening the yen with monetary policy, former Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda …
Japan pledges US$11.3mil grant aid to finance Laos’ socioeconomic development
VIENTIANE: The government of Japan, a key aid provider to Laos, has pledged financial support amounting to 1.707 billion yen (US$11.3 million) to finance development activities.
Japan Proposes 35% Crypto Tax Cut as It Readies Favorable Digital Asset Regulations
Japanese lawmakers are pushing to lower the crypto tax rate from 55% to 20% and introduce a new regulatory framework for digital assets. Japan was …
Cosmo to launch Japan’s first sustainable aviation fuel production in April
Cosmo Energy Holdings is set to launch Japan’s first domestic production of sustainable aviation fuel in April, a step toward the country’s goal of replacing 10% of jet fuel with a cleaner alternative …
Japan’s refusal to recognize same-sex marriage in law is unconstitutional, a court finds
A Japanese high court has ruled that Japan’s refusal to legally recognize same-sex marriages is unconstitutional, a latest victory for the same sex couples and supporters seeking equal rights …
US-Japan alliance unequal, Trump complains
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Japan is not required to protect the United States militarily and makes “a fortune” from it economically, as he fired off an impromptu broadside at a key ally.
UK’s Lammy: Japan can help Ukraine by ramping up economic pressure on Russia
British foreign minister David Lammy said on Friday that Japan could help Ukraine by ramping up economic pressure on Russia, adding that Tokyo and London had a shared interest in a rules-based world …
7-Eleven’s Japanese owner appoints American CEO to fend off $47 billion takeover bid
Seven & I Holdings, the Japanese operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, appointed its first foreign CEO and handed him the task of overhauling its business to fend off a $47 billion …
Sri Lanka signs $2.5 billion loan restructuring deal with Japan, first on its road to recovery
Sri Lanka’s finance ministry expressed gratitude, saying Tokyo had played a “pivotal role” in facilitating the country’s debt restructuring.